On February 12, 2026, NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This launch came approximately one month after an emergency evacuation of the previous crew due to a medical situation experienced by one of its members. The successful lift-off at 5:15 a.m. marks an important milestone in NASA's Commercial Crew Program, as the Crew-12 mission represents the 12th crew rotation conducted by SpaceX. Ahead of the launch, NASA confirmed that the Crew-12 spacecraft would autonomously dock with the space station’s Harmony module about 34 hours later, traveling at speeds of 17,000 mph in Earth orbit. The current crew consists of NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. This mission will conduct various scientific investigations and technological demonstrations that are vital for future exploration missions to the Moon and Mars, alongside providing benefits for individuals on Earth. The launch illustrates NASA's ongoing commitment to crew safety and mission success, as emphasized by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, especially following the unusual early return of the Crew-11 mission due to health concerns.